Mathematics, AS



Year 1 Semester 1
Fall
MATH 1342 Introductory Statistics

This is a first course in statistics with topics that span collection analysis presentation and interpretation of data and probability. Analysis includes descriptive statistics correlation and regression confidence intervals and hypothesis testing. (Fall Spring Summer)

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of class each week
Prerequisites

TSI Complete

MATH 2413 Calculus I

This is a standard first course in calculus.  Topics include limits continuity; definition of the derivative of a function and techniques of differentiation; applications of the derivative to maximizing or minimizing a function; the chain rule mean value theorem and rate of change problems; curve sketching; the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus; definite and indefinite integration of algebraic trigonometric and transcendental functions with an application to calculation of areas. (Fall Spring Summer)

Credit hours
4 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Four hours of lecture each week
Prerequisites

MATH 2412 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or better

PSYC 2301 Introduction to Psychology

This course is an introduction to the fundamental principles of behavior. Special emphasis is placed on methods of research and critical thinking skills. This is a survey course and covers a variety of topics theories and approaches to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. PSYC 2301 is reading and writing intensive and is a college sophomore course.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of lecture each week.
ENGL 1301 English Composition I

Intensive study of and practice in writing processes from invention and researching to drafting revising and editing both individually and collaboratively. Emphasis on effective rhetorical choices including audience purpose arrangement and style. Focus on writing the academic essay as a vehicle for learning communicating and critical analysis.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of class each week.

Note

English Composition I is a prerequisite for all 2000-level literature courses.

Total Credit Hours
13

Year 1 Semester 2
Spring
MATH 2414 Calculus II

This is a standard second course in calculus. Topics include differentiation and integration of transcendental functions; parametric equations and polar coordinates; techniques of integration; sequences and series; improper integrals. (Fall Spring Summer)

Credit hours
4 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Four hours of lecture each week.
Prerequisites

MATH 2413 with a grade of "C" or better

PHYS 2425 Advanced Physics I

This is a calculus-based physics course intended for students majoring in computer science engineering mathematics physics or related fields of study. Topics include 1-D motion 2-D motion rotational motion Newton's laws energy momentum equilibrium gravity oscillatory motion waves and heat. (Fall)

Credit hours
4 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab each week.
Prerequisites

MATH 2413 


Note

Additional course fee(s) required.

MATH 2415 Calculus III

This is a third course in calculus with advanced topics in calculus including vectors and vector-valued functions partial differentiation Lagrange multipliers multiple integrals and Jacobians; application of the line integral including Green's Theorem the Divergence Theorem and Stokes' Theorem. (Fall Spring)

Credit hours
4 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Four hours of class each week.
Prerequisites

MATH 2414 with a grade of "C" or better

PHYS 2426 Advanced Physics II

This is a calculus-based physics course intended for students majoring in computer science engineering mathematics physics or related fields of study. Topics include charge electric fields magnetic fields electric potential current capacitance resistance electromotive force simple DC and AC circuits induction electromagnetic waves propagation of light and geometric optics. (Spring)

Credit hours
4 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab each week.
Prerequisites

PHYS 2425 (completed) and MATH 2414 (completed or concurrent).


Note

Additional course fee(s) required.

Total Credit Hours
16

Year 1 Semester 3
Summer
Choose 1 American History Course

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Choose 1 American History Course

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Total Credit Hours
6

Year 2 Semester 1
Fall
MATH 2318 Linear Algebra

Introduces and provides models for application of the concepts of vector algebra. Topics include finite dimensional vector spaces and their geometric significance; representing and solving systems of linear equations using multiple methods including Gaussian elimination and matrix inversion; matrices; determinants; linear transformations; quadratic forms; eigenvalues and eigenvector; and applications in science and engineering. (Fall)

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of lecture each week.
Prerequisites

MATH 2414 with a grade of "C" or better

Choose 1 Creative Arts Course
GOVT 2305 Federal Government

Origin and development of the U.S. Constitution structure and powers of the national government including the legislative executive and judicial branches federalism political participation the national election process public policy civil liberties and civil rights.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of class each week.
Total Credit Hours
12

Year 2 Semester 2
Spring
MATH 2320 Differential Equations

Ordinary differential equations including linear equations systems of equations equations with variable coefficients existence and uniqueness of solutions series solutions singular points transform methods and boundary value problems; application of differential equations to real-world problems. (Spring)

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of class each week
Prerequisites

MATH 2414  with a grade of "C" or better 

SPCH 1315 Public Speaking

Application of communication theory and practice to the public speaking context with emphasis on audience analysis speaker delivery ethics of communication cultural diversity and speech organizational techniques to develop students' speaking abilities.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of class each week.
Prerequisites

Eligibility to enroll in INRW 0302 

Choose 1 Social & Behavioral Science Course
GOVT 2306 Texas Government

Origin and development of the Texas Constitution structure and powers of state and local government federalism and inter-governmental relations political participation the election process public policy and the political culture of Texas.

Credit hours
3 credit hours.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of class each week.
PHED 1114 Weight Training

This course teaches the basics of muscular conditioning with the use of specially designed weight machines. Students will be assessed as to current condition and an individualized program will be developed to meet the desires and needs of each one.

Credit hours
1 credit hour.
Lecture/Lab/Clinical
Three hours of activity each week

Note

Additional course fee(s) required.

Total Credit Hours
13


Total Program Hours
60



PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

Students should consult a faculty advisor or an academic advisor early in their program of study. These are suggested courses for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university and major in mathematics. Transferability and specific requirements can be determined only by the receiving institution. Only college-level courses apply toward completion of this curriculum and the graduation requirements for the A.S.

Note: Substitutions with Division Chair Approval.



Recommended High School Endorsement
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)




Transfer Opportunities
Texas A&M University
East Texas A&M University
University of Texas - Tyler